Not sure where to put this but....
http://helloproject.com/news/12450/
Risamaru has been put on indefinite hiatus and confirmed on the rumors
As always, thank you for supporting Tsubaki Factory.
Regarding member Ogata Risa, for the time being, she will be taking a break from her activities.
Earlier, a situation that went against Hello!Project rules came to light, and Ogata herself acknowledged that it was true.
She proposed that she should refrain from participating in her activities, and so, taking into account the feelings of the other members, we decided that it would be best for Ogata to set aside some time for now to suspend her activities. By all rights, it seems she was using SNS as a sort of diary that not just anyone could see, but there were things written that were driven by her emotions at the time that included some subjective assumptions. Still, complaining is something that everyone does.
Ogata herself is doing some serious reflection on this incident. We want her to use this as a lesson, to take this time of suspension as a way to reflect on herself, and we as a company will support her by keeping close to her feelings. Additionally, after verifying what has happened here, we are of the opinion that we will make the best of this from here on.
I believe that all of the fans as well as others it may concern will be shocked by this sudden announcement.
I apologize for causing any worry or inconvenience.
I would appreciate your understanding and acceptance.
I humbly ask for your support for Ogata Risa as well as the other members going forward.
2020.10.08
UP-FRONT PROMOTION
Representative Director Nishiguchi Takeshi
To Everyone, from Ogata Risa
As always, thank you for your warm support.
Now, because of my own immature actions, I have caused you all to worry and be troubled, and for that I apologize. There is no mistake that the subject of the controversy is all what I wrote. However, regarding the content, what was written were my selfish, subjective impressions, and there were many things that were factually incorrect.
The responsibility for causing confusion is all mine, so for the time being, I will be refraining from activities, and in this time I will be reflecting on myself, and I will humbly do my best to grow as a person.
Please continue to support Tsubaki Factory.
Ogata Risa
Translated by Lurkette on H!O